Spencer FFA Officer

Name: ______Office You Would Like to Run for:______

2016-2017 CAMPBELLSPORT FFA OFFICER ELECTION APPLICATION

ELECTRONIC COPY CAN BE FOUND AT WWW.CSPORTFFA.THEAET.COM

The Campbellsport FFA Officer selection process has been put together to ensure that those FFA members who TRULY DESIRE to develop premier leadership, personal growth & career success through agricultural education & the FFA will represent our chapter.

The officer selection process will consist of 4 parts-nomination form, application form, interview, and member voting.

Application form- Officer expectations and commitments are clearly stated on the nomination form. By signing this form, you are telling the advisor & chapter that you will accept ALL of the responsibilities and duties of an FFA officer, and understand the consequences of not meeting them. This gives you a chance to express your backgrounds, experiences, ideas and goals for the upcoming year. Some of your interview questions will come from your application form.

Interview- Every officer will go through the interview process with a exiting senior FFA member, FFA Alumni member and advisor. (or any combination of 3 judges) If necessary, to determine team or president.

Member Voting- The FFA chapter will vote for the president & vice president. The members will also vote to approve the slate of officers for the additional 4 offices.

These scores are equally weighted. Each applicant will be ranked based on their interview, application form and the number of votes earned (sum of rank). The member who has the lowest score will have precedence over others.

Serving your chapter is not a position to take lightly. It requires commitment and enthusiasm. Please be prepared to give it 110%

Any questions? Please contact the FFA Advisor as soon as possible. Failure to complete all parts of the application process may result in not being elected to office.

Nomination forms and application forms are due to Ms. Hatzinger by Thursday, March 24 th by 3:30 pm.

Interviews will take place on Wednesday, March 31 st from 3:30-6 pm. (If necessary)

Member voting will take place Thursday, April 7th during the monthly meeting. (3rd block) Name: ______Office You Would Like to Run for:______2016-2017 CAMPBELLSPORT FFA OFFICER NOMINATION FORM

Name of Nominee

Year in School Years in FFA

Preferred Office

I, , wish to be an officer candidate for the Campbellsport FFA Chapter. I understand that to be an officer I must meet certain responsibilities and agree to the following criteria.

Student and Parent must initialize each item after it is read.

Student Parent I will conduct myself at all times to be a credit to myself, my family, the school and the FFA Organization. ______

I will dress neatly and appropriately for the occasion. ______--Official Dress when required

I will participate in all FFA activities and be on time for them. ______I will notify the FFA Advisor or Chapter President of lateness or not being able to attend any activity.

I will participate in the following FFA Officer activities. ______--FFA Banquet, April 2016 & 2017 --State FFA Convention, June 13 to 16, 2016 --FFA Officer Training, Summer 2016 --Sectional Leadership Workshop, September/October 2016 --Winter Officer Retreat – Early March 2017 --Crop Show/Pork Chop Dinner – End of Sept 2016 --All chapter meetings

I will act in a responsible manner. (i.e. not endangering ______others or their property)

I will not be convicted of law violations. (i.e. theft, ______suspension of license, drug use, alcohol use, etc.)

I will lead by example in the classroom, community and ______at FFA and school events.

I will be enrolled in at least one Agricultural class ______(If not it needs to be approved by Ms. Hatzinger)

THIS FORM IS DUE MARCH 24TH, 2016 BY 3:30p.m. TO MS. HATZINGER Name: ______Office You Would Like to Run for:______

I , understand the requirements involved in being a Campbellsport FFA Chapter Officer and realize that if elected I must be in attendance at the FFA Banquet, FFA meetings, State FFA Convention, FFA Officer Retreat, Sectional Leadership Workshop and help out with all of the activities of the FFA Chapter IN ANY WAY POSSIBLE!

This application allows your name to be placed on the FFA Officer Election Ballot. The application form and interviews are also a large part of the Campbellsport FFA Officer Election process. The top individuals that want to run and are chosen by the committee will be up for the office of president or vice-president.

The other 4 offices will be elected based total votes. Offices will be assigned according to the new officer team. The student elections will take place on Thursday, April 7th during the monthly FFA meeting. Please refer to the sheet entitled Campbellsport FFA Officer Selection Process 2016-2017 for more details. If you have any questions concerning this form or the Campbellsport FFA Officer Selection Process, please see Ms. Hatzinger. The failure to follow the above agreement may lead to the termination of your position as a Campbellsport FFA Officer.

I have read and understand the above and acknowledge this through my signature below.

______Nominee Approval Date

______Parent or Guardian Approval Date

______Employer Approval (if applicable) Date

______Advisor Approval Date

“It is an honor to be an officer in the FFA. Occasionally you may encounter difficult problems, but through cooperation, hard work and dedication, you will succeed and the FFA will prosper.” Name: ______Office You Would Like to Run for:______

Academics To be a leader in the FFA, you must also be a leader in the classroom. You will need to get the initials of everyone of your teachers. Would Recommend Teacher’s Block Class Teacher this individual Initials for an FFA Office (Yes/No) 1 2

3(if you have two 3rd blocks please put them both in this box) 4

5(even if you are unassigned) 2016-2017 Campbellsport FFA Officer Application Form Personal Information

Name Grade:

Parent/Guardians Name

Preferred Officer Position(s) Leadership Experiences

Years in FFA:

Offices held:

Below, list the FFA activities that you have been involved in.

Name: ______Office You Would Like to Run for:______Do you actively maintain an FFA record Book? YES or NO

Please summarize your Supervised Agricultural Experience Program:

What strengths would you bring to the Campbellsport FFA officer team?

What goals do you have for the next school year – please focus on each area listed below:

a. Goals for the FFA chapter:

b. Goals as an FFA member:

c. Personal goals – academic, SAE, athletics, etc:

Why should you be selected as a Campbellsport FFA Officer?

Name: ______Office You Would Like to Run for:______Campbellsport FFA Officer Interview Questions

The interview process is to give the FFA Officer Candidate experience in interviewing skills and thinking under pressure. We hope this will help the chapter in furthering the depth of the understanding of what it means to be a Campbellsport FFA Officer.

During the interview, the candidate could be asked question like the following:

1. Why do you want to be a Campbellsport FFA Officer? 2. Why do you deserve to be a Campbellsport FFA Officer? 3. What does it mean to be part of a team? 4. What kind of experiences can you bring to the FFA Officer Team? 5. What do you think is the most important characteristic of a Campbellsport FFA Officer? 6. What is integrity? How does it apply to being a Campbellsport FFA Officer? 7. How do you promote the FFA? 8. How would you encourage student to join the FFA? 9. How should the honor of being a Campbellsport FFA Officer be treated? 10. How can you help to get others involved in the FFA? 11. What is the strongest characteristic of the Campbellsport FFA? 12. What is an area the Campbellsport FFA needs to improve? 13. What would be your personal goal as a Campbellsport FFA Officer? 14. What does the FFA have to gain from you being an FFA Officer? 15. What activity interests you the most in the FFA? 16. What office do you have an interest in? 17. What skills do you have to serve as (specific office)? 18. How will you handle the time commitment of serving as a Campbellsport FFA Officer? 19. What ideas do you have for new activities for the Campbellsport FFA? 20. What past Campbellsport FFA Officer do you admire? Why? 21. What qualities do you have that others admire about you? 22. What ideas do you have for FFA Officer operations do you have? 23. How would you describe how you get along with others? 24. A Situational Question